The position of sling immobilization influences the outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: a randomized, single-blind, prospective study

To date, no studies have been published that have assessed the optimal position of sling immobilization after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Thirty-six patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis were randomized to a neutral rota...

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Published in:Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery 2018-12, Vol.27 (12), p.2120-2128
Main Authors: Baumgarten, Keith M., Osborn, Roy, Schweinle, Will E., Zens, Matthew J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder - adverse effects
external rotation
Female
Humans
Immobilization - instrumentation
Immobilization - methods
Male
Orthopedic Fixation Devices
osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis - surgery
outcomes
Pain Management
Pain, Postoperative - etiology
Postoperative Period
Prospective Studies
Range of Motion, Articular
Rotation
Shoulder
Shoulder Joint - physiopathology
Shoulder Joint - surgery
Single-Blind Method
sling
total shoulder arthroplasty
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Summary:To date, no studies have been published that have assessed the optimal position of sling immobilization after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Thirty-six patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis were randomized to a neutral rotation sling versus an internal rotation sling. The primary outcomes assessed included the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score; Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder score; Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score; visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain and satisfaction; compliance ratings; and radiographic and range-of-motion measurements. Primary outcomes were assessed at baseline and postoperatively at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. All patient-determined outcome scores for both groups revealed statistically significant improvements (P 
ISSN:1058-2746
1532-6500
DOI:10.1016/j.jse.2018.08.030